Terms Used In South Carolina Code 46-37-20

  • Commission: means the South Carolina State Crop Pest Commission, as designated by the board of trustees of Clemson University or an officer, employee, or designee of the commission to whom authority has been given by the commission. See South Carolina Code 46-37-05
  • Disease: means contagious and infectious disease, including, but not limited to, American Foulbrood, European Foulbrood, Isle of Wight disease, or any pests and parasites, including, but not limited to, Varroa Mite, Tracheal mite, Africanized bee, etc. See South Carolina Code 46-37-05
The commission may deal with any disease of bees which requires prevention, control, or eradication and may promulgate and enforce regulations necessary to control, eradicate, or prevent the introduction, spread, or dissemination of any and all diseases of bees.